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Forever Love Ministries
Reverend Larry H. Steele
419 1/2 Avenue North
Great Falls, MT  59401
Telephone: 406-231-8683
foreverloveministries@yahoo.com
Rev_Larry_H_Steele@yahoo.com

Vermont Marriage Laws

ID Requirement: Valid picture ID and a certified copy of a Birth Certificate must be presented.

�  You must know your legal town of residence and your place and date of birth; you will also need to know your parents' names, including your mother's maiden name, and the states where your parents were born.

If Previously Married: If you are a widow or widower, you are free to marry. You will be asked the date your spouse died. If you are divorced, you may remarry after the date on which your previous marriage is dissolved.

Residency Requirement: If both bride and groom are residents of Vermont, you may get your license from the Town Clerk in the town of residence of either one. If only one of you is a resident, go to the Town Clerk of the Vermont resident. Your license is valid anywhere in Vermont.

If neither of you are residents of Vermont, you need to go to a town clerk in the county in which you will be married. You may need to bring:

�  proof of age (birth certificate)

�  if divorced, a copy of divorce decree

�  if widowed, spouse's death certificate

Application Requirement: Both the bride and groom must appear in person at the time of applying.

Fees: $20.00 - $23.00 plus $7.00 for a certified copy of the license. Some counties may require cash or travelers' checks only.

Waiting Period: No waiting period.

Blood Tests: No blood test requirement.

Under 18: If you are at least 16, but under 18, you will need the consent of a parent or guardian.

Cousin Marriage: Yes.

Proxy Marriages: No. Both parties must be present.

Same Sex Marriage: No.

Officiants: Ordained ministers residing in this state may perform marriages. Non-resident ordained ministers may perform marriages with the permission of the probate court of the district within which the marriage is to take place. Ministers must complete the marriage license and certificate of marriage and return it to the clerk's office from which it was issued within10 days from the date of the marriage.

Valid: License is valid for 60 days. The license can only be used within the State of Vermont.